Birchwood Dental Team Celebrates Smile 4 Life Award
A dental team from Birchwood, Warrington, is celebrating after receiving the prestigious Smile 4 Life Award.
Birchwood Dental Practice is officially the first surgery in the town to be awarded the title, which recognises practices that put family dentistry first and offer excellent customer service.
Smile 4 Life is a campaign aimed at improving standards of oral health across the country by educating the public and offering information and tips to help them take better care of their teeth and gums. The Birchwood Dental Practice team has been working hard to get local people involved in oral health and ensure that patients feel welcome at the practice.
For many people, attending a dental appointment is daunting and even the thought of going to the dentist is frightening enough to put some patients off. The Smile 4 Life scheme aims to break down common barriers to regular dental care, and encourage people to feel more relaxed when they do go the dentist. Participating surgeries like Birchwood Dental Practice are hoping to show patients that the dental surgery doesn’t have to be a scary place.
Senior oral health improvement lead at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Marion Stockton, said that it’s essential for families to feel comfortable and confident when they go to the dentist. Birchwood Dental Practice is a family-friendly surgery, and the team has made a real effort to make patients feel welcome and provide a focus on preventative family dental care.
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